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March 08, 1961 was the 67th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is March 08, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 08, 1961, who was born and died on March 08, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pony Time by Chubby Checker), movies (e.g. Operation Eichmann, directed by R.G. Springsteen), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 8th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 08, 1961?
- March 08, 1961: What happened on that day?
- March 08, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 08, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 08, 1961?
- March 08, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 08, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- March 08, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- March 08, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 08, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 08, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 08, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on March 08, 1961?
What day of the week was March 08, 1961?
March 08, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 67th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 08, 1961 can also be written as 3/8/1961 in the US and as 8/3/1961 in UK and Europe.
March 08, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 08, 1961:
- Us nuclear submarine patrick henry arrives at scottish naval base of holy loch from south carolina in a record underseas journey of 66 days 22 hours.
March 08, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 8th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 08, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 08, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 1961 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on March 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:08 pm and setting at 10:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 02, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Apr 01, 1961.
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Who was born on March 08, 1961?
Famous people born on March 08, 1961:
![Camryn Manheim]()
Camryn ManheimCamryn manheim is an american actress known for her role as ellenor frutt on the tv show the practice.
- Jean-Marc Germain
Jean-Marc Germain is a French businessman and the former CEO of the luxury fashion brand Chanel.
- Ludger Heidbrink
Ludger Heidbrink is a German literary scholar who has written on German literature and culture.
- Miguel Nicolelis
Renowned for his work in brain-machine interfaces.
- Larry Murphy
Canadian journalist and ice hockey player.
- Henry Quinson
An american father gave birth to a french essayist, professor, lecturer.
- Mark Salas
American baseball coach and player.
- Larry Murphy in Scarborough
Ontario, canada; nhl defenseman (toronto maple leafs).
- Juan Vargas
Politician.
- Roberto Blandón
Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:
![Fardeen Khan]()
Fardeen KhanIndian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.
![Cyd Charisse]()
Cyd CharisseCyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
![Aidan Quinn]()
Aidan QuinnAidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.
![Kwame Kwei-Armah]()
Kwame Kwei-ArmahKwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...
![Lynn Redgrave]()
Lynn RedgraveBritish-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...
![Micky Dolenz]()
Micky DolenzAmerican musician (the monkees).
![John Kapelos]()
John KapelosCanadian screenwriter and producer of actor.
![Edith MacArthur]()
Edith MacArthurScottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.
![Nick Zano]()
Nick ZanoAmerican actor.
![Cheryl James]()
Cheryl JamesAmerican performer (salt-n-pepa).
March 08, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 1 month old,
or 757 months and 8 days old,
or 3292 weeks and 6 days old,
or 23050 days old,
if you were born on March 08, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 08, 1961?
There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 08, 1961.
March 08, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 08, 1961:
- Muriel Wheldale
Renowned botanist known for her work on flower pigmentation genetics.
- Thomas Beecham
English conductor and composer (b. 1879).
- Mario Roques
What famous deaths happened on March 8th?
Famous deaths on March 8th:
![Max von Sydow]()
Max von SydowMax von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...
![John Inman]()
John InmanBritish actor, born in 13 years.
![Karen Morley]()
Karen MorleyAmerican singer and actress (d. 2003).
![Edward Andrews]()
Edward AndrewsGriffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).
![Harold Lloyd]()
Harold LloydAt 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.
- Joanny Berlioz
Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...
- Johnye Ferguson
Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.
- Vinod Mehta
Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.
- Zepplin
Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.
- Yittel Feinstein
Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.
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March 08, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 08, 1961:
- Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
- Catholicism Saint John of God.
- Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.
Observances on March 08, 1961:
- International Women's Day
Saints celebrated on March 08, 1961:
- Saint Philemon (d. 305)
- Saint Humfried of Terwaan
- Saint Cyrillus of Africa
March 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 08, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 6th and March 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1961 was Pony Time by Chubby Checker, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.
March 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- The String-A-Longs - Wheels
- Marty Robbins - Don't Worry
- Connie Francis - Where The Boys Are
March 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1961 was Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.
March 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes
- Allisons - Are You Sure
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Cliff Richard - Theme For A Dream
- Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
March 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week March 6th and March 12th.
March 08, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 6th and March 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
- Etta James - At Last
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
March 08, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 08, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Operation Eichmann
Release year: 1961
Directed by: R.G. Springsteen
Starring: Werner Klemperer, Ruta Lee, Donald Buka, Barbara Turner
Posse from Hell
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Herbert Coleman
Starring: Audie Murphy, John Saxon, Zohra Lampert, Vic Morrow
Reptilicus
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Sidney W. Pink
Starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner
Country: United States of America
The Canadians
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Burt Kennedy
Starring: Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe
Gold of the Seven Saints
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton
Country: United States of America
March 08, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 08, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Treasure Seekers
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Juliet May
Happily Ever After
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Yvan Attal
Boomerang
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
An Enemy of the People
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Satyajit Ray
Cover Girl
Release year: 1960
Directed by: Charles Vidor
March 08, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 08, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dean'S Watch
By: Elizabeth Goudge
A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …
The Last Of The Just
By: Andre Schwarz-Bart
Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.
In A Summer Season
By: Elizabeth Taylor
He said to her, "You taste of rain," and he kissed her. He thought contentedly that "people say I married her because she has money." For the moment, he was full of self-respect for loving her.
Valhalla
By: Jere Peacock
This is fiction. This is the story Corporal Glifford Bohane, Private Cinamo Texas, and the marines from Horrible Hog Company stationed at Fuji, Honshu and Japan.
The Chess Players
By: Frances Parkinson Keyes
The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.
Who was the US President on March 08, 1961?
On March 08, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1961?
On March 08, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 08, 1961?
On March 08, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about March 8th?
March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on March 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
- 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.
What happened in 1961?
1961 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
- Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
- Supremes signed with Motown Records
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What was the calendar for March 1961?
March 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
